RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal
PoorPosted for loadSaratoga County, New York · 0.15 MI W of JCT RTE 4 an · Structure no. 000000004000950
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 743 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,161
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 116 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 12,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,218 by 2041. The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal carry?
About 12,161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal?
The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 4 over Hudson River & Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.